US 83 WB Ml & FR over Edinburg Main Canal
GoodHidalgo County, Texas · 2.20 MI SE of FM 492 · Structure no. 211090003917316
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old, rebuilt 2002
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 123 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 19,748
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 83 WB Ml & FR over Edinburg Main Canal is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 83 WB Ml & FR over Edinburg Main Canal in Hidalgo County, Texas. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 60 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 19,748 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,970 by 2031. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 83 WB Ml & FR over Edinburg Main Canal built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.
What condition is US 83 WB Ml & FR over Edinburg Main Canal in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.
How much traffic does US 83 WB Ml & FR over Edinburg Main Canal carry?
About 19,748 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is US 83 WB Ml & FR over Edinburg Main Canal?
The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.
Who owns US 83 WB Ml & FR over Edinburg Main Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.